Chronicle of Abbot Ralph of Coggeshall
The Chronicle of Abbot Ralph of Coggeshall (Chronicon Anglicanum) is an indispensable medieval history that brings to life centuries of English and European affairs through the eyes of a learned Cistercian monk. Ralph of Coggeshall, abbot of the Abbey of Coggeshall in Essex in the early 13th century, continued and expanded his community’s chronicle, documenting events from the Norman Conquest of 1066 into the tumultuous reign of King Henry III. Blending eyewitness testimony, careful compilation, and the monastic commitment to record-keeping, this chronicle offers a rare narrative of political intrigue, royal power struggles, and social upheaval in England and beyond. Ralph’s work captures the reigns of pivotal figures such as Richard I and King John, providing invaluable insights into their characters, decisions, and the forces that shaped medieval rule. More than a simple annal, Chronicon Anglicanum conveys the texture of medieval life and governance, making it a rich source for scholars and readers fascinated by English history, monastic authorship, and the shaping of the medieval world.
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In 1051 Matthew Poher Count Nantes died. His aunt Judith succeeded Countess Nantes.
In 1369 Joan Lucy 4th Baroness Lucy died. Her aunt Maud [aged 26] succeeded 5th Baroness Lucy.
In 1519 Elizabeth Grey Countess Devon [aged 13] died. Her aunt Elizabeth [aged 39] succeeded 6th Baroness Lisle.
On 30th May 1630 Emanuel Scrope 1st Earl of Sunderland [aged 45] died. Earl of Sunderland extinct. His aunt Mary de jure 12th Baroness Scrope of Bolton; she didn't claim the title.
In 1664 Thomas Nicolson 2nd Baronet [aged 36] died. His aunt Margaret succeeded 5th Lord Napier of Merchistoun.
On 23rd April 1686 Henrietta Marie Wentworth 6th Baroness Wentworth [aged 25] died. She was buried at St George of England Church, Toddington. Her aunt Anne [aged 62] succeeded 7th Baroness Wentworth, de jure 11th Baroness Despencer.
In 1711 Captain Thomas Glemham died. His aunt Katherine [aged 53] abeyance terminated 8th Baroness Berners.
On 18th June 1917 Ada King-Milbanke 14th Baroness Wentworth [aged 46] died. His aunt Anne [aged 79] succeeded 15th Baroness Wentworth, 19th Baroness Despencer.